Arnprior Chronicle-Guide

05/27/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Arnprior, Renfrew and other areas of the Ottawa Valley are now under a Tornado Watch from Environment Canada with stern warnings in place for drivers and pedestrians:

Several hazards that drivers and pedestrians must know about

03/12/2024

The driver of a passenger vehicle has been charged with careless driving after say the driver made an unsafe lane change into the pass of a gravel truck; no injuries, and two lanes of 400 @ 89 still closed for repairs:

Passenger vehicle driver charged with careless driving after collision sent gravel truck into northbound lanes

12/21/2023

Mental health and addiction support resources over the holidays. https://www.simcoe.com/life/mental-health-and-addiction-support-resources-over-the-holidays/article_1be5033e-db36-5a78-bba8-26d4af034101.html

It’s OK to not feel merry and bright, says Kristi Lalonde

08/27/2023

Columnist Mary Cook recalls how everyone helped out at this time of year.

Even the bake table had been set, and the old pine table stretched out as far as it would go.

08/27/2023

The OPP stated that two children didn’t have seatbelts and the driver didn’t have a license.

Grenville OPP is reminding the public that seatbelts save lives after stopping a vehicle and finding two unrestrained children.

08/27/2023

The Baillie twins, students at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School (SJHS), were part of the silver-medal winning 4x400m relay team.

This summer’s North American Indigenous Games may have been met with intense heat and then historic flooding that cancelled the closing ceremonies, but there was a decidedly silver lining for

08/27/2023

The Ontario government is taking action to stop the unlawful extraction and sale of aggregates from unlicensed areas.

08/26/2023

Organizers of a campaign to address Arnprior and area’s food security will be evaluating its success in the coming weeks.

08/26/2023

On Sunday Sept. 3, five fine storytellers and a splendid harpist, together with a crowd of lucky listeners, will gather in a rustic Ontario barn not far from Maberly, for a telling of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi.
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08/15/2023

“This is another great addition to Ma-te-Way Park and more families will be able to enjoy the new play structure that has accessible features for years to come.”

Ma-te-Way Park is getting a new play structure. The current play structure will be closed for the coming weeks during the replacement process.

08/15/2023

“Love is in the Air,“ billed as a musical tribute to love, features a local cast of young and not-so-young performers who will take the stage this summer at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School.

Renfrew’s amateur theatre company, Really Cool Initiatives, is preparing to launch its first musical production since 2017, and organizers are thrilled that shows are just around the corner.

08/14/2023

"A hardworking farmer, a teller of stories, a keeper of history, and a quick-witted gentleman, Jim spent his life committed to serving his community."

Flags at all Mississippi Mills municipal buildings have been lowered to half-mast in honour of former Ramsay councillor Jim Lowry, who died on Saturday, Aug. 12, with his family by

08/14/2023

A 35-year-old resident of Renfrew has been charged with the Criminal Code offence of assault causing bodily harm.

One person has been charged after an early morning disturbance.

08/14/2023

The theme this year is “Through the Looking Glass.”

Arnprior’s Rotary Club is inviting the public to Arnprior’s beautiful Robert Simpson Park overlooking the Ottawa River for the Tarts and Arts in the Park Family Festival on Saturday, Aug.

08/14/2023

Various safety issues on multiple cars, trucks and SUVs

Drivers are being alerted to major recalls on vehicles from Ford, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Hyundai and Volvo

08/12/2023

“Two individuals, one armed with a firearm, fled with a large amount of Canadian currency in a black, newer model SUV with a black roof rack.”

Members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for any information that may assist with an ongoing robbery investigation.

08/11/2023

It’s all about teamwork, the synchronicity that moves the boat.

That’s right folks! Dragon-boating is definitely a sport for all and this year’s program, sponsored by the Town of Arnprior, is another example of community team building and having fun

08/11/2023

“My father always said Pembroke and Arnprior would be a good move for us. He talked about it a lot but didn’t want to be the one to do it,” Nathan Scott said. “Arnprior is such an attractive town because it’s growing so much.”

For many years now, people have pleaded for a standalone shoe store in Arnprior.

08/11/2023

“Major crimes are extremely rare in the township,” said Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Brant Burrow.

Police confirmed they were investigating the death of Giles Dagenais, 66, as a homicide on Aug. 3.

08/10/2023

The free public ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Gemmill Park main stage.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is thrilled to announce the addition of former professional basketball player and Almonte’s own, Kory Hallas, to the Dr. James Naismith Canada’s Walk of Fame

08/10/2023

FROM OUR NETWORK: The delegation was the first to meet with the King at the party and spoke with him for approximately 15 minutes about the Treaty of Niagara and wildfires in Canada, among other things.

For the first time in more than 160 years, a Canadian Indigenous delegation had an audience with a sitting monarch.

08/10/2023

FROM OUR NETWORK: Canadian fashion legend Jeanne Beker says that the role of PM’s spouse is a huge opportunity to provide exposure for homegrown designers at home and abroad.

The role of the Canadian Prime Minister’s spouse is undefined, unpaid and has no title.

08/10/2023

From the moment customers walk through the doors, they are immersed in the horror genre — from movie posters and colourful murals to creepy skulls and nightmarish figures holding court in a couple of corners.

Deadly Grounds Café and Curiosities, owned by local couple Michael and Catherine Sulyha, can be found at 1 Costello Dr., Unit 5. Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday from 7

08/10/2023

“The workers are not legally allowed to be working in Canada and there are concerns for labour trafficking,” reads an alert posted to social media.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Renfrew have issued a warning about an alleged driveway paving scam in Renfrew County.

08/10/2023

Tickets are expected to go on sale on Thursday, Aug. 10.

Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown has announced several exciting new shows, including multiplatinum selling Canadian recording artist Matthew Good.

08/10/2023

FROM OUR NETWORK: The first-ever Tim Hortons boat-thru on Lake Scugog was a huge success over the August long weekend.

The first-ever Tim Hortons boat-thru on Lake Scugog was a huge success over the August long weekend.

08/10/2023

The Ontario Provincial Police in Quinte are seeking assistance in locating a 44-year-old who was last seen in North Bay on July 31 and has ties to Renfrew and Ottawa.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Quinte are seeking assistance in locating a 44-year-old who was last seen in North Bay July 31 and has ties to Renfrew and Ottawa.

08/10/2023

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Quinte are seeking assistance in locating a 44-year-old who was last seen in North Bay July 31 and has ties to Renfrew and Ottawa.